§ Mr. Colemanasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he is aware of the problems that are created at the Neath General Hospital as a result of the decision to close the casualty department at 71W the hospital between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. each day and at weekends for a temporary period, due to the shortage of experienced medical staff; and if he will take steps immediately to restore a full service.
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§ Mr. Peter ThomasEvery effort is being made to fill the staff vacancies in the casualty department. Meanwhile locum doctors are being appointed and I am glad to say that a 24-hour casualty service will be restored this month.